Historical Compliance Records MA

Norfolk Water Division

EPA ID: MA2208000 ยท 7,602 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Norfolk Water Division (MA2208000): 140 EPA violations in the last five years. Federal water data for Norfolk Water Division logs 140 historical violations - all addressed and cleared, leaving the utility in current compliance for 7,602 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

D ยท 50
Avg Safety Score
7,602
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
140
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
68
Contaminants Flagged
$694K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Norfolk Water Division Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$197,379
Median Household Income
11,556
Service Area Population
6%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
58%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Norfolk Water Division serves a community with a median household income of $197,379 and an estimated 11,556 residents across its service area. Approximately 58% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Norfolk Water Division's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

39 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
31 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 56% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Norfolk Water Division compares to EPA limits

PFOA 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.000004 mg/L
PFNA 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.00001 mg/L
Contaminant 2015 3 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.0005 mg/L
Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression
Atrazine 3 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.003 mg/L
Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects
Mercury 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Kidney damage, neurological impairment

What This Means For You

PFOA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.000004 mg/L.

PFNA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.00001 mg/L.

Contaminant 2015 at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.0005 mg/L. Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Atrazine at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.003 mg/L. Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Mercury at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Kidney damage, neurological impairment. Consider activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 5 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

State limits: PFAS6: 0.02 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

Contaminant 2015 was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Massachusetts

C 60 violations
C 32 violations
C 2 violations
B 0 violations
D 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,200

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,665
10 years
$15,330
20 years
$30,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,200 (one-time) vs. $15,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Norfolk Water Division (EPA ID: MA2208000) is a community water system in Massachusetts that serves approximately 7,602 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 02056 in Norfolk.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: D (50/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 1 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 140 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 108 resolved, 32 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
October 1, 2023 Contaminant 2051 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Benzene Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Contaminant 2046 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Contaminant 2959 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Contaminant 2105 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Contaminant 2005 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Contaminant 2946 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Contaminant 2067 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Contaminant 2065 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Contaminant 2326 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Contaminant 2020 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Contaminant 2110 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Contaminant 2015 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Contaminant 2010 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Contaminant 2383 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Contaminant 2931 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Contaminant 2306 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Contaminant 2031 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Contaminant 2035 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Atrazine Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Contaminant 2005 Other Violation 3 No
Contaminant 2010 Other Violation 3 No
Contaminant 2015 Other Violation 3 No
Contaminant 2020 Other Violation 3 No
Contaminant 2031 Other Violation 3 No
Contaminant 2032 Other Violation 3 No
Contaminant 2033 Other Violation 3 No
Contaminant 2034 Other Violation 3 No
Contaminant 2035 Other Violation 3 No
Contaminant 2036 Other Violation 3 No
Contaminant 2037 Other Violation 3 No
Atrazine Organic 3 No
Contaminant 2040 Other Violation 3 No
Contaminant 2041 Other Violation 3 No
Contaminant 2042 Other Violation 3 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by MA or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Norfolk Water Division (MA2208000) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Norfolk Water Division water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Norfolk Water Division; its 140 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Norfolk Water Division serve?

Norfolk Water Division serves approximately 7,602 people across 1 ZIP code in Massachusetts.

Where does Norfolk Water Division get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
232
Detections
10
Latest sample
7/7/2025
Highest analyte
PFOA: 7 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFOA 7 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL
PFHxA 5.4 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFPeA 5 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFOS 4.5 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL
PFBS 4 ppt โ€” โ€”

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Norfolk Water Division safe to drink?
Norfolk Water Division has a D safety grade based on 140 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Norfolk Water Division's water?
Detected contaminants include PFOA, PFNA, Contaminant 2015, Atrazine. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Norfolk Water Division serve?
Norfolk Water Division serves approximately 7,602 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Norfolk Water Division's water source?
Norfolk Water Division draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Norfolk Water Division's service area?
The Norfolk Water Division service area has a median household income of $197,379. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Norfolk Water Division get its water?
Norfolk Water Division's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Norfolk Water Division (MA): 140 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ma2208000/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

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3

Contact your utility

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